Evening Central Sterile Processing Technician

University-of-Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 96,708,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Ambul Surg Ctr-Sawgrass team in Rochester, NY. You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile processing standards, and support OR staff with essential instrument care and documentation.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma (or equivalent) with related processing training or experience. Certifications CRCST/CSPDT within 1.5 years are required, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience or REOC Sterile Processing Training Program.
• Previous OR or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Must pass central service exam and obtain CRCST/CSPDT within 1.5 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies using sterile techniques.
• Handles and cares for instruments properly.
• Assists clinical staff by providing assistive/advocacy services.
• Follows policies for reprocessing and assembling instruments.
• Maintains records for instruments and equipment.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Trains in all areas of sterile processing.
• Manages supplies and stocking.
• Ensures decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

REOC Sterile Processing Training Program

1 year experience in health care facility

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Ambul Surg Ctr-Sawgrass team in Rochester, NY. You will prepare instruments, maintain sterile processing standards, and support OR staff with essential instrument care and documentation.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma (or equivalent) with related processing training or experience. Certifications CRCST/CSPDT within 1.5 years are required, along with strong communication skills.